Author J. Randal Matheny

Randal and his wife Vicki have lived and worked in Brazil since Nov. 1984. They have three married children and six grandchildren. He sometimes writes "7 Points." http://randal.us

Moving forward in 2011

The editors and staff of BrotherhoodNews.com thank you for your support over the last year. We’re nearing the end of our third year since our official launch, and on that date we’ll make more specific comments and reflections about the… Continue Reading →

‘Baptism365’ website to register daily baptisms

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (BNc) — A preacher wants to register baptisms around the world on his website Baptism365, as a demonstration that God is adding to the church daily. Rick Kelly, preacher for the Prestonsburg congregation, wanted to write on the… Continue Reading →

FHU releases e-text of 2011 lectures

HENDERSON, TN (BNc) — E-text versions of the 75th Annual Freed-Hardeman University Lectureship are now available, according to Tom L. Childers. The 75th lectures will be held Feb. 6-11, 2011. The 2011 lectureship book of 513 pages written by nearly… Continue Reading →

Preacher Jerry Jenkins has gone to be with the Lord

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (BNc) — Jerry Jenkins, preacher with the Roebuck Parkway congregation for 44 years, died around 10:45 p.m., Monday, after a massive stroke and massive organ failure, according to his son Jeff. He had been in the University of… Continue Reading →

ETSPM launches quarterly biblical magazine, ‘The Journal’

by Jody Apple KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (BNc) — In recent years East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions (ETSPM) published a small booklet-sized magazine called Journey. Though we’ve received positive comments about it, the most common remark we’ve heard has been,… Continue Reading →

2010 Bear Valley Lectures a huge success

by Neal Pollard, lectureship director DENVER, Colo. (BNc) — Twenty-three speakers from across the brotherhood converged on Denver Sept. 23-26, for the annual Bear Valley Lectures. For many years, the lecture program was essentially a homecoming for alumni. However, in… Continue Reading →

Christians campaign in the land of ‘Men of Integrity’

by Doyle Kee BURKINA FASO (BNc) — Four men and five ladies worked in a campaign in Burkina Faso July 2-11. Five accompanied Doyle Kee from Geneva, Switzerland, two came from the U.S., and Steven Ashcraft, an American missionary in… Continue Reading →

Teens knock doors in Alabama city

by Chad Dollahite, preacher in Childersburg, Ala. Childersburg, Ala. (BNc) — Thirteen teens and four adults canvassed the city of Childersburg in door-knocking efforts July 19-21. Chris Clevenger, associate evangelist of the Ironaton church in Talladega, Ala., led the group…. Continue Reading →

5th PF Lectures feature “Seeking First the Kingdom”

Exclusive for BNc, by John Henson, minister, Grand Blanc, Mich., church RUSH SPRINGS, Okla. (BNc) — “The Preachers Files Lectureship was an unqualified success,” said Tim Hester, of Mississippi, one of 18 speakers participating in the annual gathering. Conducted at… Continue Reading →

Southwest School Of Bible Studies graduates nine

Adapted from “The Southwesterner” AUSTIN, Tex. (BNc) — The Southwest School of Bible Studies, sponsored by the Southwest congregation, graduated nine students July 4. Last weekend, nine students received the Diploma in Biblical Studies: Emily Cammock, James Cammock, Andy Chvavarrilla,… Continue Reading →

Preacher and professor Coleman Crocker dies

MAURY CITY, Tenn. (BNc) by Tom Childers — Coleman Crocker, 75, of Maury City, and formerly of Union City, died July 3 at his home. His funeral was Monday, July 5, in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home in Union… Continue Reading →

Teacher in Europe reaches across borders

by Herman Alexander VIENNA, Austria (BNc) — The International University bills itself as “an American-style school in the heart of Europe.” Since all classes are conducted in English, all students who attend must be proficient in the English language. The… Continue Reading →

Geneva, Switzerland, church celebrates 40th anniversary

by Doyle Kee (BNc) — The Geneva, Switzerland, church celebrated its 40th anniversary Sunday, June 13. Participants in the week-long work and celebration emphasis came from Scotland, Canada, France and the USA. James Jones, Yann Opsitch and Arlin Hendrix were… Continue Reading →

Judy Flatt passes away

by Tom L. Childers, revised from the Jackson Sun, Jackson, Tenn., June 19. HENDERSON, Tenn. (BNc) — Julia Faye (Judy) Anderson Flatt, daughter of the late Ben H. and Lucille Elkins Anderson, born Aug. 17, 1940, passed from this life… Continue Reading →

Marion Ann Exum dies

LAKE CITY, Fla. (BNc) — Marion Ann Exum, wife of the late Jack Exum Sr., passed away Sunday, June 13, at 5:15 a.m. “She will be missed very much,” wrote Jack Exum Jr. “She suffered almost two years with Altzheimer’s… Continue Reading →

Gospel preacher Charles McDonald dies

by Tom Childers JACKSON, Tenn. (BNc) — Charles Edward McDonald, a gospel preacher for over 50 years, passed away at his home in Jackson Mon., May 31. A funeral service is scheduled in Jackson on Thurs., June 3, with a… Continue Reading →

Spring Meadows helps ‘Stamp Out Hunger’

by Dale Jenkins, Spring Meadows evangelist SPRING HILL, Tenn (BNc) — The Spring Meadows congregation participated in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive with our local post office. Members Kelly Estabrooks and Teri Moore led in the effort.  Over… Continue Reading →

Frederick W. Danker speaks at HCU

FLORENCE, Ala. (BNc) – The world’s foremost New Testament lexicographer spoke on the campus of Heritage Christian University. Dr. Frederick W. Danker, reknowned classicist and lexicographer, spoke at the first annual Charles Coil Lecture Series Apr. 9, hosted by HCU’s… Continue Reading →

Effects of change within the church

One Man’s Story: Spiritual and Emotional Effects of Change Within the Church Special editorial for BNc, by Daron Hoggatt “And he said to them: ‘You have a fine way of setting aside the commands of God in order to observe… Continue Reading →

Brazil: The church is now here!

Conversions occur in the city before a team’s arrival.

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